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Jack Thornton has trouble winning enough at cards for the stake he needs to get to the Alaska gold fields. His luck changes when he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog that is part wolf to keep him from being shot by an arrogant Englishman also headed for the Yukon. En route to the Yukon with Shorty Houlihan -- who spent time in jail for opening someone else's letter with a map of where gold is to be found -- Jack rescues a woman whose husband was the addressee of that letter. Buck helps Jack win a $1,000 bet to get the supplies he needs. And when Jack and Claire Blake pet Buck one night, fingers touch.
Call of the Wild (1935) is a adventure and western film directed by William A. Wellman, released on August 9, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie and Reginald Owen. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
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Clark Gable
as Jack Thornton
Loretta Young
as Claire Blake
Jack Oakie
as 'Shorty' Hoolihan
Reginald Owen
as Mr. Smith
Frank Conroy
as John Blake
Katherine DeMille
as Marie
Sidney Toler
as Joe Groggins
James Burke
as Ole
Lalo Encinas
as Kali
Thomas E. Jackson
as 'Tex' Rickard
Russ Powell
as Bartender
Herman Bing
as Sam
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Jack London, Gene Fowler and Leonard Praskins, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 54 ratings.
Clark Gable is on fine form here as intrepid Yukon prospector "Jack Thornton". His lucky streak starts when he saves "Buck" - a big, loyal, half dog/half wolf from being shot. Then he alights on the good natured "Shorty" (Jack Oakie) who has his own equivalent of a treasure map. With an Herculean effort from his dog, he manages to win enough money to supply their quest and together with "Claire" (Loretta Young)…
Reviewed on June 19, 2022
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The main cast of Call of the Wild (1935) includes Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie, Reginald Owen and Frank Conroy. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Call of the Wild was released on August 9, 1935 and runs for 1h 31m.
Call of the Wild (1935) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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